Ibby Macpherson

Ibby is an International Event Rider based in Northamptonshire, near Crick. She has represented Great Britain at championship level as well as competing internationally at home and abroad. She has a talent for producing young horses as well as competing at high level. Ibby rides two of her top horses in StrideFree saddles.

Gemma Wellings

Young Event Rider
Gemma is currently competing at Intermediate/CCI-S/L 3*. Both of her horses will be trialing this year with the aim of competing for GB at the Young Rider Europeans in the summer whilst Albie will aim to have run at Advanced/CCI-S 4* by the end of the season. ''I am so excited to have been given the opportunity to work with KM Elite having already felt a massive differ...

What happens on tour stays on tour

The Peter Horobin StrideFree March mini tour has come to an end...
We met some amazing new people and visited some incredible yards. We also have a few new brand ambassadors who have joined the KM Elite/Peter Horobin which we will announce shortly! In the meantime here is a quick round-up of the tour...
It started on Tuesday with Mandy from Olympus saddlery picking up Peter ...

Peter Horobin Stride Free Tour

The first tour of the year starts next week!
Peter's mini Feb/March 2019 starts on the 26/02/2019, he lands early in the morning and starts the public tour in the afternoon!
We are booked out for most of the events but still have a few places on some days so contact us if you would like to book a space.
Check our Facebook Events page for the latest information! ...

5 Facts about putting a mare in foal

Putting your mare in foal is a big decision, especially if you have your mare at home. It can be a costly and lengthy process but ultimately rewarding. Here are five facts about foaling to get you started!
Costs. It can be pricey - for higher success rates you will need to have vets scanning your mare with ultrasound to check if she is fertile, this is the normal practice in the UK. There is...

5 ways to make the most of this year!

Time flies by so quickly, here's fives ways to make the most of your horse this year!
Plan, plan, plan. Most competition venues release their competition dates months in advance so get the diary out and start booking in events. This way you can train for specific events and be ultra prepared.
Book a lesson. Treat yourself to a lesson - whatever level you are riding at you an...

Ed Creamer

I come from a completely unhorsey background and learnt to ride in riding schools where in exchange for a days work I would be able to sit on one of the horses.
Horses have always been an insatiable love for me and as a result I decided to leave college to work with them full time.
My first full time job was oddly enough with fellow brand ambassador and friend Andrew Gould wh...

5 Stocking fillers for this Christmas

There's always that one friend or family member that you never know what to buy for, check out this stocking fillers that we have on offer for you!
Argentinian Polo Belt. They can be a present for men, women, horsey or non horsey people and they look great!
Socks. An oldie but a goody - always the reliable present. Our sports socks are lightweight, high quality and are always sold...

Christina Wiederkehr

I started my riding career in Switzerland but had the opportunity to do a school year in the UK during which time I completed my BHS exams and found a love for Eventing.I returned to the UK a few years later to gain my Intermediate Instructor Qualification and established my own competition yard from which I have competed for Switzerland at 3* level in Eventing and produced horses up to Prix St. G...

Mark Butler

I started riding aged 2 while on holiday in Cornwall, I say riding but I was actually dumped on a pony and taken for a walk.
The following year we returned and having enjoyed another ride, my parents came home and took me to the local riding school, shortly after I got my first pony Melin. Originally I evented and rode up to Intermediate and show jumped up to Foxhunter, before accidentally mak...

Charlotte Nash

My career with horses began when, at two years of age, my first Shetland pony - Teabag - arrived, and my love for horses was born. Fortunately for me, my family are very ‘horsey’ and I was encouraged from word go. From pony club, to BYRDS, to Juniors and a successful small tour career, until I find myself as an International Dressage Horse Agent. Throughout all of these years my love f...

Melissa Beer

Melissa Beer is an International Dressage Rider who has competed on 4 Junior and Young Rider European Championship Teams as well as at the Young Rider World Cup in Frankfurt. Melissa is a UKCC Level 3 Coach and coaches regularly for BD Youth, Riding Clubs and Pony Clubs.
Melissa previously worked as Rider for International Grand Prix Dressage Rider Sarah Millis for 6 years and currently trains...

Bumble Thomas

Bumble did her first show aged 2yrs old! Her main career was in eventing. She has been placed 2nd at Burghley 4* and 3rd at Badminton 4* amongst wins and placings in other events. She was a reserve for Athens Olympics and picked for Europeans at Blenheim. She now showjumping nationally and internationally. ...

5 things you didn't know about dogs

Dogs are known as man’s best friend and are often found around yards and horses, here’s five things you didn’t know about them…
Dogs can seen in the dark. Their eyes are better at adapting to low-light conditions, they retinas are more light sensitive and they can increase the size of their pupil to allow more light in.
Dogs can sense how you are feeling by the sme...

Emily Ward-Hansen

I was born in Antigua but went to school in England. After leaving school I spent 20 years in Europe training in Holland, Germany and Denmark. I have ridden internationally representing Antigua all across Europe, including the World Games in Aachen in 2006.
I now live with in England and together with my husband we own Spring Hill Dressage, a training stable in East Sussex. After having my son ...

Hero's Charity

HEROS Charity was granted charitable status in 2006 with help from the RoR (Retraining of Racehorses) and North Farm Stud, where the charity it based.
Every year thousands of racehorses leave the sport for a variety of reasons including injury, old age and lack of ability. But retirement from racing does not have to mean the end for these horses.
HEROS has successfully rehomed hundreds of ex...

Craig Messenger

Craig Messenger retired from Horse Racing as a professional jockey 7 years ago due to injury. Now he runs a very successful yard with his partner Daniel Watson in Bilsington, Kent. Craig specialises in training young horses but also events and competes Dressage. Craig uses Equine America Cortaflex on his advanced horse DJ in order to keep his joints in top condition for the shows. Crai...

5 Supplements to get you through the winter

Ultimate Oil. Through the winter horses can lose condition due the cold and lack of nutrients in the grass. Our Ultimate Oil has huge amount of vitamins and omega’s, great for keeping your horse in shape all winter!
Super Hoof Powder. During the winter, hooves can become soft and cracked due to the wet weather. Equine America’s Super Hoof Powder can help support a healthy hooves, ...

5 Things to know about Saddle Fitting

Finding the right tack can be expensive and time consuming, but here are 5 reasons why it's worth it.
Ill fitting saddles can cause back and joint pain (for the both the horse and the rider) and even lead to lameness if used for long periods of time.
Saddles affect your horses way of going, they can inhibit or improve the movement and performance.
The new foam based panels can go har...

Luke Baber-Davies

Luke has a wealth of experience, is currently competing at Advanced level and training with Carl Hester to progress to Grand Prix. He is based at the stunning facilities at Chailey Stud in East Sussex.

5 Things to know before going hunting

The early hunting (cubbing season) has now begun and now there’s only a month to go before the opening meet! If you’ve always wanted to try hunting, now’s the time – it’s not as scary as you think!
Here’s a few handy tips to get you started:
When/where to hunt. Find your local hunt by looking online, ask at the pony or riding club. You are able to hunt ...

5 Things to Consider Before Loaning

Loaning or sharing a horse can be the perfect solution for you to have a horse and save on time, costs and commitment.
There are a few important things to consider before going into a loan agreement:
Draw up a contract. A contract can protect both the loaner and the loanee and also lets everyone know where they stand. In the contract, you should include; amount of days you ride/comp...

MANTHA HILLS

MANTHA HILLS
SHOWJUMPER
Mantha is an up and coming show jumper with her own yard in West Sussex, UK. She has a string of horses that she competes currently up to 1.30m. “All of my horses have Peter Horobin Saddles and are feeling the difference in having a better saddle allowing them to freely move there shoulders.“

JOE CLEE

JOE CLEE
INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPER
Joe Clee has many wins and great results at international level and nations cup teams, he is based in Belgium and moved there in 2002 to gain greater access to the top international shows.

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JESSIE DREA

JESSIE DREA
INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPER
Jessie Drea has worked very hard to enjoy an illustrious career, from being an extremely successful pony and junior rider, right the way up to 5* level representing Britain at the 2014 Equestrian Games.

ANDREW GOULD

ANDREW GOULD
INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE RIDER
Andrew Gould is one of Great Britain's leading dressage riders and he is noted and respected by some of the most prominent figures within the sport as well as being in great demand as a trainer.

CHLOE MARIANI

CHLOE MARIANI
FRENCH JUNIOR EVENT RIDER
Chloe Mariani is an up and coming young event rider based in West Sussex, having dual nationality, she has the decision to ride under the French flag. She recently represented France as part of the Junior Squad and finished a respectable 19th out of 75 competitors. We believe Chloe is an exciting prospect, we are proud to have her as a brand ambassador...

DANIEL TIMSON

DANIEL TIMSON
INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE RIDER
Daniel is one of the UK's leading dressage riders. He spent many years in Germany with some of the finest dressage trainers and to date has been the only UK based rider to have ridden and competed stallions for the Westfalian State Stud. He competes, products young horses and trains riders and horses prelim up to Grand Prix Level. ...

DEVAN WOODGATE

DEVAN WOODGATE
DRESSAGE RIDER
Having started out in dressage as a British Dressage Apprentice with the aims to compete at International Grand Prix in the future. Currently competing at PSG national level & having won many regional titles and competed at National Championships on a number of different horses with the current goal to compete Internationally next year....

GEORGINA HAMBLY

GEORGINA HAMBLY
EVENTER
BHSAI accredited coach, running regular clinic and private lessons in all disciplines. Based in south Gloucestershire. Professional amateur with big ambitions. She currently competes her own horse, who she produced from 3yo, Harley at intermediate 2* as well as riding three other horses for owners! One to watch for the 2018 is a new ride she has taken on, &lsquo...

JESSICA GALE

JESSICA GALE
INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE RIDER
Jessica is an international dressage rider and based at Froxfield Stud, she has been selected for junior and young rider European teams three times and has already had three international wins! She produces, competes and holds regular clinics at Froxfield Stud.

SPENCER STURMEY

SPENCER STURMEY
INTERNATIONAL EVENT RIDER
Spencer trained with Carl Hester and went on to ride at 4* Eventing level and Grand Prix Dressage. He has a successful career and proved his versatility further by now being a favourite for commentating on events.

PRO MESH COLLECTION FROM KM ELITE

PRO MESH COLLECTION FROM KM ELITE
Our completely innovative Pro Mesh boots are the most breathable equestrian products on the market. They have an integrated layer that offers superior airflow to cool the leg, but stops sand and dirt passing through the outer layer avoiding rubbing and grazing of the horses leg. They provide excellent impact and abrasion protection and are designed to stretch s...